(3) “Is there is [sic] one organisation, one institution that is constantly seeding the problem, rendering state-sponsored disunity programmes a priority? Umno wants Malaysians to be at war with each other so that only they can rule.”

(4) “Here you [golongan profesional] are, capable, smart and sharp, and there they [Umno] are, this group continuously shifting the goalposts so that you are removed from the political equation. And you are asking if those seeking to replace Umno have everything figured out?”

(5) “They [parti pemerintah] set fire all over Rome while their minions got away with the gold, and you query those [parti pembangkang] fighting the raging flames with small pails if they should have brought in more volunteers, bought larger pails and treated the water better beforehand?”

(6) “They [Pakatan] have, and unfailingly, engaged your voice. As much as the governments of Penang and Selangor are chastised by some quarters, never before have these governments been this open to the general public pressing their will on public policies.”

“Many men and women in The Star, Utusan Malaysia, TV3 and the other ‘approved’ media units will wake up to a Brave New World. …

“They’ve taken to the extreme ‘war reporting’ — where your troops have done everything and beyond, and your enemies done nothing and been vicious, and obviously at the end your good guys win the day.

Waking up to a Pakatan-run Malaysia they’d be on caffeine-drips as they try to recall things like balance.”

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(7) “The only way to a competitive political landscape is for Pakatan to assume federal power.”

(8) “Most of us came from the same public schools system and have the same reference points. Hudud, Chinese chauvinism, Umno supreme council, Court of Appeal, gerrymandering, human rights, police brutality and Bersih are just terms.”

(9) “The feudal lords launched the country in another way. They rule and talk, we watch and respect. Are you not tired of being ordered by your government?”

(10) “That is why most of you are not comfortable with the present government, you exhibit your opposition all the time. Look at your Facebook wall.”

“It is no secret that the Malaysian mainstream media fails to practice proportionate, fair and objective reporting for political parties of all divide. BERSIH 2.0 calls on the EC to press for all media agencies, especially state-funded media agencies such as Radio and Television Malaysia (RTM) and Bernama to allocate proportionate and objective coveragefor all political parties.”

(2) “How to break free from the bitter present? Emigration and overseas jobs are often seen as steps away from the idiosyncrasies of Malaysian life.”

how easy it is to overgeneralize. In a labour rich country, wages are low. In developed countries, wages are competitive to attract best talents (we really should make economics 101 compulsory). Most that leave, will be coming back because the grass is always greener on the other side.

Thanks and keep writing Helen, an honest voice is better than a loud voice…

I’m surprised than this Prata Ganesan did not also mention that the animals and birds will come out in full-force to celebrate…and that heaven itself will be filled with cries of “Hallelujah” to the tune of “Ode to Joy”.

Praba has been whacking BN for a while now but this position as the PKR’s Social Media Strategist seems to be new one. I did not notice this before. Perhaps PKR’s on a hiring binge since the GE is coming.

I wonder how does select their “strategists” in terms of qualification or experience. But looking at the trend, it looks though the sole qualification seems to be the ability to write bombastic,over dramatic and over-the-top commentaries hammer BN/UMNO.

All these PR Cheerleaders have the same writing DNA. They don’t focus on facts, logic or structure but pick on any topic and then go on a diatribe like a demented demagogue. I suspect they all learned their Hate Speech 101 classes.

As long as speak to the converted (ie the PR fanboys and gals), it doesn’t matter as these political zombies feed on these speeches like hyenas on carcasses. But such mindless attacks unlikely to sway the fence-sitters.

joe, with #2, i think you’re thinking of the other sabri, the setongkol blogger from pahang, who recently “towered” into DAP with another malay.

sabri zain is the former head of wwf-msia, who was wittily vocal during the 98-reformasi years, currently domicile in cambridge, uk. he was never in politics, much less an adun. [how i know? he’s a friend.] :)

Social Media Strategist indeed… how does one qualify for such a position?

Point (9) is a bit confusing – is Praba referring to PKR in Selangor or DAP in Penang?
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